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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ORTHOMATCH CR IMPLANT IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Model Number |
71436399 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/19/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference case-(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during a tka surgery, an orthomatch cruciate retaining implant impactor broke off when impacted.Surgery was completed with a backup device instead, without any delay.No harm to the patient or any further complications reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the device was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirms multiple scratches, burrs and deep gouges in the plastic portion of the device.The visual also confirms a large crack in the device.The device exhibits signs of significant wear and use.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.A review of complaint history revealed similar events for the listed batch, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.Assessment of historical escalated cases concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and failure mode.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely probable causes of the reported event.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.
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